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The Oura-View Beach Club is billed as a five-star property, but in reality it's an upper-middle-range resort complex overlooking the sea, with direct access to the popular Praia da Oura beach and a location a short walk from the strip. The 177 apartment-style rooms all feature well-equipped dining a…

Opened in 2013, the Vidamar Resort Algarve is a 250-room upscale resort featuring fresh minimalist design. The resort sits between picturesque Salgados Beach and an 18-hole golf course, about 20 minutes from Albufeira by road. It's peaceful and secluded, though there's little within walking Rooms -…

The Alfagar II Aparthotel is an upper-middle-range all-apartment property located in the peaceful resort village of Balaia just east of Albufeira. While there's not much in the immediate area, the complex is self-contained and has a beach within walking distance. The 90 apartments are modern and and…

The upper-middle-range 3HB Clube Humbria is a good pick for families wanting an all-inclusive hotel a 10-minute walk from a gorgeous beach. The 193 apartment-style rooms are contemporary and simple, featuring blue decor, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs with some English channels, free and fast Wi-Fi…

The 20-room Vila Joya is a luxury boutique hotel that begs for superlatives. The palatial hilltop villa overlooks a sandy Atlantic Ocean beach, creating a peaceful, refined setting west of Albufeira, with a few restaurants within walking distance. Elegant rooms and suites blend classic and modern or…

The mid-range Paraiso de Albufeira is a family-friendly hotel comprising 414 apartments set in the center of the popular tourist town of Albufeira. With two lovely beaches and the town's famous "Strip" within walking distance, the location is certainly a highlight. As with much of the hotel, can all…

The 198-room Eden Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl apartment-hotel that's a 10-minute drive outside Albufeira and the beach. The resort consists of spacious and simple apartments, townhouses, and villas with fully equipped kitchens and furnished outdoor spaces, some with private pools. The buffet…

The Clube Praia da Oura is a mid-range, 564-room hotel with a prime setting perched on a low cliff overlooking the picturesque Praia da Oura beach. Apartment-style units features kitchenettes and terrace areas, though quality can vary wildly -- some have modern accents and others are dated. Wi-Fi is…

The 217-room Pine Cliffs Hotel is a beautiful cliffside resort offering armloads of amenities and spectacular ocean views. Formerly the Sheraton Algarve, this five-pearl hilltop palazzo blends contemporary comfort with Old World details, thanks to a top-to-bottom renovation of rooms and public rooms…

The Balaia Golf Village Resort is a family-friendly, three-pearl complex set in extensive and well-tended gardens on the quieter outskirts of Albufeira. Its 250 homey apartments and villas are spread throughout the grounds, and all include full kitchens and terraces. Splash pools, playgrounds, and a…

The mid-range Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa is a 310-room resort midway between Albufeira's lively "strip" and its picturesque old town. It's a 10-minute walk to two lovely beaches, but the hotel also overlooks a busy main road, and some rooms pick up traffic noise. Outdoor pools -- including one with a -…

The Adriana Beach Club is a sprawling, three-pearl resort just a stone’s throw from the golden sands of Praia do Poco Velho. This all-inclusive resort is a 30-minute drive from Albufeira, although it aims to provide for its guests’ every needs on site. The resort has two big pools -- one indoors and…

The three-pearl Vila Gale Atlantico is a quiet, pleasant property well outside the hustle and bustle in Albufeira, and within eyeshot of the beach. Rooms have been given a subtle overhaul and have a generically modern look (as of 2016). They also include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and and some up…

The 287-room Auramar Beach Resort is a lower-middle-range hotel that backs up to Praia dos Aveiros, a secluded cove with a sandy beach. Although the property is about a 20-minute walk from the center of Albufeira, the hotel offers a free shuttle bus to town a few times a day. Guests -- primarily -…

The lower-middle-range Monica Isabel Beach Club is a no-frills hotel with a convenient, walkable location to be beach, and short drives to the Old and New Town. The 261 apartment-style rooms are large and bright, with balconies, air-conditioning, and kitchens, but they lack style, featuring outdated…

Ondamar Aparthotel is a two-pearl hotel that's a five-minute drive from Oura Beach and a 10-minute walk from the Avenida Sa Carneiro strip of bars. Its 92 spacious, affordably priced apartments have a bland and dated look, and many need an overhaul to address worn or old furnishings. All come with a…

The Luna Falesia Mar is a mid-range apartment complex spread over 15 blocks in its own private clifftop enclave. Set in the peaceful resort town of Olhos de Agua means that there's not a great deal in the immediate surroundings, though lovely beaches are accessible on foot. Its 240 apartments are on…

Luna Alpinus is a mid-range, all-apartment complex located in the peaceful and largely residential neighborhood of Acoteias. While set away from the lively nightlife of Albufeira (about a 15-minute drive away), there are a few decent restaurants in the area and the stunning cliffs of Praia da are or…

The Falesia Hotel is a three-pearl, adult-only hotel located in a peaceful neighborhood between the popular resort towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura. Renovations in 2016 freshened up the 169 rooms and all open to furnished balconies. An outdoor pool is set in lovely gardens, while a heated indoor up…

The 178-room Algarve Gardens is a budget hotel situated in a quiet location on picturesque Falesia Beach. The drive to Albufeira takes about 20 minutes. Rooms here are studios and apartments, all with kitchens, but they are outdated and poorly maintained -- as is the entire property. Besides the its…

The Hotel Apartamento Balaia Atlantico is an upper-middle-range, resort-style complex in a secluded setting about 10 minutes' drive inland from the Algarve coast. While its location is great for exploring the surrounding countryside on foot, there are no bars or restaurants within easy walking The a…

Hotel Apartamento Brisa Sol is a solid mid-range option with an excellent, walkable location between the old and new towns and near to a beach. The 174 self-catering studios and one-bedroom apartments come with small kitchenettes, semi-private balconies, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. The an…

Sao Rafael Atlantico is a contemporary four-pearl hotel with a scenic spot overlooking the sea, about a 10-minute drive west of Albufeira's old town. Style is a major step up from much of its Albufeira competition, though fees can add up. The hotel has direct access to Sao Rafael Beach and also two…

The 62-unit Choromar Apartments is a mid-range property situated in a residential neighborhood about a 15-minute drive outside Albufeira. There's not much nearby, so guests will need a car, although the hotel provides free shuttle service to the beach and old town. Apartments are basic, but they or…

The luxury, 154-suite Pine Cliffs Residence is a family-friendly property with direct access to the popular Falesia Beach and within walking distance to a handful of restaurants. The apartment-style rooms all feature well-equipped kitchenettes, dining and living areas, and private terraces, plus are…

The 310-room Porto Bay Falesia is an upper-middle-range hotel located in the small Algarve town of Olhos de Agua. Its scenic clifftop position is certainly a highlight, offering plenty of superb vantage points over the stunning five-mile stretch of Praia da Falesia beach. Pleasant rooms have modern…

This hotel is on the chicer end of this breed of resort hotel, with a real emphasis on modern design. This continues to the smartly minimalist rooms, many featuring sea views. The pool is nice but nothing special, and it could use a few more sun loungers. The location, five minutes from Albufeira's…

The Varandas de Albufeira is a budget apartment-style party hotel that's underwhelming in most regards. It's a 15-minute walk to the closest beach and Albufeira's "strip," and a 10-minute car ride to Albufeira's Old Town. The 72 apartments are dated, with worn bathrooms, basic kitchenettes, and or a…

Paladim Aparthotel is a simple value apartment property in Albufeira, (just) within walking distance of nightlife, dining, and beaches. Its 63 studios and one-bedroom apartments, while dated in parts, are clean and perfectly adequate for most travelers, with cooking facilities and lounge areas. The…

Bayside Salgados is a budget apartment complex with a colorful and friendly ambience set in a fairly remote development that's a 15- to 20-minute drive to Albufeira. Its 94 studios and one-bedroom apartments are simple but clean, and equipped with basic cooking facilities and free (albeit weak) is a…

The three-pearl Luna Miramar comprises 120 studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments set in the center of Albufeira, midway between its picturesque Old Town and nightlife hub of "The Strip." A 2014 renovation polished up public areas but rooms, with antique-looking wooden furniture and white tile…

The 74-room Hotel Sol e Mar is a mid-range option in an excellent location on the beach in Albufeira's old town. The beach is easy to access, and the city's lively restaurants, bars, and shops are within easy walking distance. Rooms are basic and could probably use an update -- furniture and like -…

Velamar Boutique Hotel is a bright, 75-room boutique with contemporary, minimalist style and a great location in the quiet fishing village of Olhos de Agua. This non-smoking, mid-range property is most popular among couples and an easy walk to beaches, bars, restaurants, and shops. All spotless and…

Alfamar Beach & Sport Resort is a two-pearl hotel on Falesia Beach, about a 15-minute drive east of Albufeira. It's all about sports and recreation here. In addition to direct beach access, the hotel has an outdoor pool and children's pool, indoor pool, spa, sauna, tennis courts, soccer fields, a is…

The 88-room Hotel Rocamar is a mid-range property with contemporary interiors overlooking Albufeira's picturesque Praia dos Pescadores. Panoramas from the hotel's infinity-edge pool are certainly impressive, and the views are shared by most of the guest rooms. There's a spa on-site with a sauna and…

The 135-unit Silchoro Apartments is a budget aparhotel about a 10-minute drive outside Albufeira's old town. Guests can walk to The Strip for entertainment in 10 to 15 minutes, and the hotel provides a free shuttle to the beach and the old town thrice daily. The entire property, including the rooms…

Albufeira Jardim is a no-frills apartment complex set on a hillside overlooking the popular Algarve resort of the same name. While it's an easy stroll down into the old town, many struggle with the steep climb back up, as well as with the complex's numerous flights of steps and stairs. There's of in…

Vale de Carros is a two-pearl apartment hotel about a five-minute drive from Falesia Beach. It's a bit off the beaten path for travelers looking to party in Albufeira, which is 15 minutes from the hotel by car. This property mostly draws budget-oriented families to its spacious apartments, which a a…

The Aparthotel Oceanus is a large apartment-style hotel aimed at the budget end of the Algarve vacation market. Its 102 air-conditioned apartments, consisting of studios and one-bedroom units, are spread over two buildings and include simple kitchens and balconies and bland decor. Bathrooms are but…

The Baia Grande is a solid upper-middle-range resort hotel overlooking the Atlantic, two miles from the center of Albufeira. Although the hotel is a little off the beaten track, there is a beach within a 10-minute walk, and there's a free bus into town. Facilities are extensive enough, and include…

The mid-range, 175-room Cerro Mar Atlantico Touristic Apartments is a quiet complex close to the Old Town (via lots of steps) in Albufeira, and a nine-minute walk from the beach. Although the low-frills apartments have decor that leans toward dated, they are large, bright, and well-equipped, lounge…

The 362-room Hotel Montechoro is a two-and-a-half-pearl property that's a 10-minute drive from Albufeira's lively town center. The immediate area is quiet, though the hotel runs a free shuttle to the beach and town (except for Sunday). Dining is available at the restaurant and two bars. Rooms are in…

The three-pearl, apartment-style Hotel Almar offers a good value in Albufeira. The hotel is an eight-minute walk from the Praia do Inatel, and 10 minutes from the center of town and the escalators leading down to Fisherman’s Beach. Decor in the hotel’s shared areas could use an update, but its 44 no…

The Albufeira Sol Suite Hotel & Spa is a mid-range, all-suite property set in a mostly quiet east Albufeira neighborhood that's within walking distance of the town's renowned nightlife hub "the strip." This all-inclusive hotel provides all meals and drinks, though guests report that food is average…

The Vila Petra Aparthotel is a mid-range apartment complex set in a quiet neighborhood that's a 10-minute walk from Albufeira's nightlife hub. Its 143 apartments range from studios to two-bedroom units and all have full kitchens and balconies. Interiors are nothing to write home about, and while the…

The 195-room Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa is a mid-range property located in a peaceful residential neighborhood in the popular resort town of Albufeira. While there's little in the immediate vicinity, a free shuttle service ferries guests to Old Town, the beach, and the lively nightlife of "The 2016…

Solaqua Apartments is a mid-range property set in a largely residential area between Albufeira's Old Town and its lively nightlife hub. The 120 studio and one-bedroom units are clean and modern, outfitted with kitchenettes and balconies or terraces -- some featuring distant sea views. The outdoor is…